Chesapeake, VA, Virginia

Smoking tolerance level [1= very illegal 5=virtually legal]: 4

Legislation: Possession:

Any amount (first offense) misdemeanor 30 days $500

Any amount (subsequent offense) misdemeanor 1 year $2,500

Conditional release: The state allows conditional release or alternative or diversion sentencing for people facing their first prosecutions. Usually, conditional release lets a person opt for probation rather than trial. After successfully completing probation, the individual’s criminal record does not reflect the charge.